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With new pitch, Morgan ends MLB’s longest skid of ’16
- Updated: September 7, 2016
MIAMI — It was a long time coming, but Phillies starter Adam Morgan got just enough run support to come out a winner in Tuesday’s 4-3 decision over the Marlins.
The lefty went six innings and gave up just one run on five hits. He struck out five, and for the second consecutive outing, he did not walk a batter.
Morgan came into the game having lost nine consecutive decisions while posting a 6.72 ERA over his last 15 games, which included 13 starts and two relief appearances. It was the longest losing streak in the Majors this season, and longest by a Phillies pitcher in a single season since Kyle Abbott, who dropped 11 consecutive decisions from April 10-July 6, 1992.
Hugh Mulcahy holds the franchise record for consecutive losses. He dropped 12 straight from Aug. 4-Sept. 23, 1940.
Continuing to develop a two-seam fastball, which Morgan began throwing upon his recall from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, is making a big difference in his game.
“The two-seamer, the changeup and he’s keeping the ball down better,” said Phils …
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